Postdoc in Translational Bioinformatics in Nephrology

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Translational Bioinformatics in Nephrology as per 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for two years with a possibility for extension.

As a Postdoc at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialties and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines. As a Postdoc, you will be working at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region.

About the research project

The Kidney Research Group investigates the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, with a strong focus on fibrosis and inflammation. Over the years, we have developed an advanced translational toolkit, including human precision-cut tissue slices, a unique organotypic model operational in only a handful of labs worldwide.
In this project, you will work with large-scale genomic datasets – generated in part using human kidney slices – to uncover key molecular pathways driving renal fibrosis and inflammation. You will also identify potential biomarker gene sets and therapeutic targets, which you will validate in cell and tissue culture models

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in Translational Bioinformatics in Nephrology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians, combining cutting-edge computational approaches with experimental validation.
Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Analyzing sequencing data (e.g., scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics) from various kidney disease models.
• Developing and applying computational pipelines for multi-omics integration.
• Working closely with scientists and clinicians to translate computational findings into biological and clinical insight.
• Validating novel therapeutic targets in cells and precision-cut kidney slices.

You will report to Professor Rikke Nørregaard and Associate Professor Lin Lin.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at the PhD level in bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical sciences or a related field. Documented expertise in scRNA-seq analysis and familiarity with spatial transcriptomics. You possess strong programming skills in Python, R, or another relevant language. Your experience includes working with bioinformatics tools and databases, as well as multi-omics data integration. Experience with wet lab work is highly advantageous. Although not essential, familiarity with renal physiology and kidney disease mechanisms is considered a strong asset.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Rikke Nørregaard tel.: (+45) 7845 9052.

Your place of work will be the Department of Clinical Medicine, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 11, DK-8200 Aarhus N, and the Department of Biomedicine, Bartholins Alle 6, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews medio October.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.